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whats the difference between a 158 bulb and a 194 bulb

by Mr. Isom Wiza II Published 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago

It all Comes Down to Wattage
The T10 comes in 194, 168, W5W, 147, 152, 158, 159, 161, 168, 194, 192, 193 - and they all basically look the same. In fact, they all have the same base, they're all made the same with the same incandescent filament - the only difference is the wattage.

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Can I replace 158 bulbs with 194 bulbs?

All the bulbs except for one really tiny bulb are 158's some with the green condom on them. Been reading on here that others have replaced with green or red 194's. Any problems with going to the slightly higher wattage/volatage 194 bulb in favor of losing the condom. Would replace with green 158's but cant seem to find any, even at topbulb.com.

What's the difference between a 168 Watt and 194 watt bulb?

Since the 168 is slightly brighter it produces a bit more heat (3.8 vs 4.9 watts). In most situations where 194's are specified you should use an exact replacement to avoid heat damage from the hotter 168 bulb.

What color bulbs are the 158's?

All the bulbs except for one really tiny bulb are 158's some with the green condom on them. Been reading on here that others have replaced with green or red 194's.

What is the difference between a 168 and a 194 Lampo?

According to Phillips and Osram Sylvania Small/Automotive Lampo data sheets the 168 is 3 CandlePower vs 2 CP for the 194. Another site with lots of automotive biulb data is:

Can I use a 168 bulb instead of 194?

Expert Reply: 194 and 168 bulbs are interchangeable but in general the 168 is brighter.Apr 14, 2020

What is the difference between a 161 bulb and a 194 bulb?

There are 3 161 bulbs in the later clusters. Apparently the 161 is 2.7 watts and the 194 is 3.8 watts.Mar 18, 2019

What is a 194 bulb used for?

Product Description. The SYLVANIA 194 Long Life Mini Bulb makes a perfect direct replacement solution for your car or truck's interior or exterior lighting. These bulbs offer increased longevity, and have been engineered to withstand a sizeable amount of road shock and vibration.

How many watts is a 158 bulb?

Technical DetailsManufacturer‎SylvaniaBulb Type‎Incandescent BulbsSpecial Features‎Voltage 14V, Wattage 3.36, Base W2 1x9 5d Mini WedgeMirror Lighting Type‎Automotive-exterior-turn-signal-light-bulbsWattage‎3.36 watts8 more rows

What bulb is smaller than 194?

If you're tearing things apart and you think you got T10s, but you actually find these little tiny bulbs, that's a T5. Look for a different type. The T10 comes in 194, 168, W5W, 147, 152, 158, 159, 161, 168, 194, 192, 193 - and they all basically look the same.

How many watts is 194?

#194 - 3.78 watt - . 27 amp - 14 volt - T3. 25 - Wedge BasePart #:SL34761Energy Used:3.78 wattsAverage Lifetime:2,500 hoursVolts:14Bulb Type:T3.2511 more rows

Which bulb is brighter 168 or 194?

The 168 bulb is obviously a brighter bulb because it's a higher wattage bulb than the 194. The both of them are the same in size. If you're in search of aftermarket bulbs, you'll see them on websites that show 194/168 wedge or some similar type.Aug 24, 2021

What is the size of a 194 bulb?

#194 Miniature Bulb Glass Wedge Base - 14 Volt 0.27 Amp 3.78 Watt T3-1/4 Miniature Wedge Base, 2.0 MSCP, C-2F Filament Design. 1.06" (26.80mm) Maximum Overall Length, 13/32" (10mm) Maximum Outer Diameter. 0.56" (14.20mm) Light Center Length (L.C.L.)

What is the difference between a 194 and 2825 bulb?

The 168, 194, and 2825 have a common base type and thus fit the same application. The difference is mainly the light output. If you're ever curious if this bulb, or any of our SYLVANIA Automotive Lighting bulbs specifications, please be sure to check the User Guide below under Technical Specifications or ou… see more.

How much power does a 194 bulb draw?

5 wattsA normal automotive size 194 bulb uses 5 watts. This 194 LED bulb uses 90 milliamps which, equals 1 watt.

How many amps is a 194 bulb?

Specialty Bulbs#194A Amber Miniature Bulb Glass Wedge Base#194 Miniature Bulb Glass Wedge Base#168 Miniature Bulb Glass Wedge Base - 14 Volt .35 Amp T3-1/4 Glass Wedge Base, 1,500 Hour#555A Amber Miniature Bulb Glass Wedge Base - 6.3 Volt .25 Amp 1.575 Watt T3-1/4 Amber Glass Wedge Base, 3,000 Hour73 more rows

What is the wattage of a 168 bulb?

4.9 watts#168 - 4.9 watt - . 35 amp - 14 volt - T3. 25 - Wedge BasePart #:SL34711Energy Used:4.9 wattsAverage Lifetime:1,500 hoursVolts:14Bulb Type:T3.2511 more rows

Light Bulb Socket Sizes Chart

Use this visual light bulb base chart that includes pictures of conventional light bulb bases, fluorescent bases, and specialty halogen base types to find the light bulb you need.

Socket Sizes Explained

Socket sizes are determined by a simpler rule known as Type-Size. The most common type of socket is the E type. The E stands for Edison and indicates that the socket is a screw type. The size is a simple millimeter measurement of the width. An E26 socket (the most common type) is 26 millimeters wide and features an Edison thread interior.

Why do fittings have different bases?

Light bulbs have to fit snugly into light fixtures, so they are designed with different bases. The light bulb base has to match the socket in the light fixture. If light bulb bases were standardized, light bulbs could be interchangeable across many fixtures. However, light bulb bases are not standardized.

Understanding Light Bulb Base Types

There are dozens of different light bulb bases. The most common is the Edison screw base, which may be found on most incandescent bulbs as well as many halogen, compact fluorescent, HID, and now LED lights.

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